What this is
A themed café and retail pop-up tied to the IDOLiSH7 mobile rhythm game and anime franchise, running across animate Gratte stores nationwide and select café venues through summer 2026. Fans can order specially designed 'Gratte' drinks — a layered, photogenic cold beverage format popular at anime collaboration cafés — at participating animate Gratte locations, POP @P CAFE -KYOTO-, and animate cafe Gratte+. Cookie pop-up sales run separately at animate stores but do not include the drinks.
Who should go
IDOLiSH7 fans, particularly those who collect collaboration merchandise and enjoy themed food and drink experiences. Casual anime café visitors without prior knowledge of the franchise will find little to engage with here.
Good to know
Gratte drinks are only available at animate Gratte stores, POP @P CAFE -KYOTO-, and animate cafe Gratte+ — not at the cookie pop-up sales locations, so plan accordingly if you want both. Anime collaboration cafés in Japan typically require advance reservations made through the official event page or the café's own booking system; walk-ins are often not accepted during popular events. These events frequently sell out of exclusive merchandise quickly, so arriving early or checking the official website for restocking schedules is advisable. Payment at animate stores is generally card-friendly, but smaller pop-up café venues may prefer cash. Check the official IDOLiSH7 event page for the full list of participating stores before travelling.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.